The other Pinots include the classic, allspice, black cherry, cola-scented 2008 Pinot Noir Russian River. Prices are very fair, and these Pinots should be drunk in their first 3-4 years of life. This Gallo-owned operation does a remarkable job with Pinot Gris, making one of the finest as well as reasonably priced in California.Tel. (888) 668-7729

Give this fresh young Pinot a year to mellow. Right now, it’s jammy in raspberries and cherries, with a citric sharpness. Needs brief time to knit together and become seamless. ——S.H.(12/1/2010)—— 87